2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lampos
A Greek surname derived from the word "lampros," meaning bright or shining.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Lampos. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lampos surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Lampos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampos, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lampos
The surname "LAMPOS" is of Greek origin, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Greek language. The name is derived from the Greek word "lampros," which translates to "brilliant" or "shining." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals known for their radiant personalities or notable achievements.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname "LAMPOS" can be found in historical documents from the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 15th centuries AD. During this period, the name was prevalent among Greek-speaking populations residing in the territories of the Byzantine Empire, encompassing modern-day Greece, Turkey, and parts of the Balkan region.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Ioannis Lampos, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century. His writings on theology and metaphysics were highly regarded during his time and had a profound influence on the intellectual discourse of the era.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Georgios Lampos was recorded as a landowner in the region of Thessaloniki, which was then part of the Byzantine Empire. His name appeared in various land registry documents, indicating the family's affluence and social standing.
During the 16th century, as the Ottoman Empire expanded its control over the Greek territories, the surname "LAMPOS" continued to be documented among the Greek population. Notably, a merchant named Alexandros Lampos was known for his successful trading ventures, facilitating the exchange of goods between the Ottoman Empire and the Italian city-states.
As the Greek diaspora spread across Europe and the Mediterranean region in subsequent centuries, the surname "LAMPOS" accompanied Greek migrants to various destinations. One notable figure was Petros Lampos, a renowned painter born in 1732 on the island of Crete. His works, which depicted scenes from Greek mythology and folklore, garnered widespread acclaim and can be found in museums across Europe.
In the 19th century, Dimitrios Lampos, a Greek scholar and linguist born in 1785, made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and language. His translations and commentaries on classical texts were highly regarded by academics of his time.
Throughout its history, the surname "LAMPOS" has been associated with individuals who have excelled in various fields, from academics and arts to commerce and politics. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its Greek roots and connection to brilliance and radiance have remained intact.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lampos
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampos, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Lampos bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lampos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lampos
Lampos appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,849 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-9 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,827 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,849 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 8,827 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lampos surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #150,935 | -6.2% |
| Count | 117 | 108 | -7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lampos bearers went from 117 to 108 (-7.7% change). The surname moved down 8,827 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #150,935.
FAQ
Lampos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lampos?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Lampos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Lampos?
Lampos ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Lampos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lampos.
Has Lampos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lampos went from 117 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Lampos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lampos, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lampos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lampos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lampos (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lampos mean?
A Greek surname derived from the word "lampros," meaning bright or shining. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lampos (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Lampos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.